We have this big wire rack outside the window in the backyard that my DH has lots of plants on. It is right by my bird feeder, that he just hates because of the mess and everything it attracts. Anyway, one day I was looking out the window and I saw this varmint that I thought was a rat with real hairy legs and a bushy tail. Then I realized it was a squirrel! I have never seen a squirrel in our yard so this was a real surprise. So, DH moved the feeder so Mr. Squirrel couldn't get to it. He has returned a couple of times because he had planted food in the flower pots! LOL So, that is why I chose the Squirrel #2 for my inspiration today. http://catherinesanimals.com/#a=0&at...10000&s=28&p=1
Here are the details......
Tried to re-create the dp they used in the picture. used a flower stamp from Moose You set. Stamped it, with versa mark then eb with red dragon ep. Stamped the dots with SU new color pink pirquette. Used my cloud stencil from Rosie's Roadshow to sponge around the flower groups and the edges of the panel that I also doodled on.
The bottom panel was brayered with riding hood red. I am really liking these new colors let me tell you! I also doodled the edges.
The squirrel was colored with Faber-Castell Pens, outlined with a blue marker, versa marked, and clear ep. Then I cut it out and popped up the top part.
The flower pot was stamped with close to cocoa, versa marked and clear eb. Cut out, and glued on. All the acorns were colored with FCP, versa marked, clear ep and cut out. Some were popped up. I only added the pot of acorns because it went with my story.
All this was put on a white card. There you have it in a nut shell!!!! LOL TFL :0)
Hi Sis! Great card today in your gallery and great RAK of yours in Anne Ryans's gallery today too!
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Sun, Sep 07, 2008 @ 7:21 PM
This is such a sad card for me, sis. It reminds me of the dozen or so squirrels that came to the door of my son's office and reminded me to feed them every day. I miss them and know for sure they did not store up a container of nuts like this picture for hard times. They were not expecting me to leave them!! You, of course, did a great job with the challenge though. The bp is perfect from the inspiration. Your coloring is awesome and the face on the squirrel is just like the one that used to greet me when I drove up. I am going to have to stop reminiscing.....next time pick a lizzard or something. Your cards are just toooooo good. I need a shoulder to cry on NOW!!!
hugs.
sputnik
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